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Dan Sherman – The Legacy of Wagner on Record
June 28, 2014 - 8:00 am
“The Legacy of Wagner on Record” The music of Richard Wagner has figured prominently in the music recording industry, offering many challenges to recording companies and to listeners. Dr. Sherman will talk about recordings of Wagner’s music from cylinders to the cloud. He will play examples of some of his favorite recordings in an entertaining multimedia presentation that includes some rare “Wagner Oldies” showcasing great performances form the past.
A long-time member of the WSNC Dan Sherman has presented several programs for the Society and we are delighted to welcome him back.
Program begins at 1:00 p.m. Free to members, non-members $10
JCC-SF
3200 California Street (at Presidio)
San Francisco, CA 94118
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